Best ever Medicine Hat parade draws 30000 amid high winds
The Medicine Hat parade set a record attendance despite gusts up to 47 miles per hour at 7 a.m. Police escorted the procession through downtown with Chief A R Bull and Sgt. Bob Morrison. Sgt. Bill MacKenzie praised the well organized event noting a single negligible gap near dispersal. Majorettes led bands and floats drew strong crowds, recalling the Medicine Hat to Calgary trail ride and a noted gaffer named Bill Hanson.
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Glittering start for the Stampede parade in Medicine Hat
About 30 000 people crowded Medicine Hat streets for the Stampede parade opening. Over 200 entries including more than 70 floats, 10 bands, and riders entertained spectators under clear skies. Slim Pickens, rodeo clown and film star, lassoed clowns and a scooter, thrilling the crowd.
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Parade judges face tough task at Stam pede parade
Judges selected winners from over 70 floats and many riders in Stam pede parade with entries up about 15 percent from last year. The event featured a missile firing float among others as participants from Medicine Hat and Calgary earned top positions in various pony and group categories.
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Stampede timetable for 1964 rodeo events
Friday schedule lists 9:00 a.m. cattle sheep and swine judging and horse show, 9:30 a.m. square dancing, 10:00 a.m. kiddies parade, noon buildings open, 2:00 p.m. rodeo, 7:00 p.m. quarter horse show cutting. Saturday features horse show, soap box derby, square dancing, noon buildings open, 7:00 p.m. quarter horse show. Sunday all day relaxation as events end.
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